Recess Records
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Independent record label
An independent record label is a record label operating without the funding of or outside the organizations of the major record labels. A great number of bands and musical acts begin on independent labels.-Overview:...
founded in 1989
1989 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1989.-Events:*January 14 – Paul McCartney releases Снова в СССР exclusively in the USSR...
with the release of F.Y.P
F.Y.P
F.Y.P was Todd Congelliere's punk rock predecessor to his current bands Toys That Kill and Underground Railroad to Candyland...
's Extra Credit, an 11 song 7-inch record. Label founder Todd Congelliere (frontman for F.Y.P
F.Y.P
F.Y.P was Todd Congelliere's punk rock predecessor to his current bands Toys That Kill and Underground Railroad to Candyland...
and Toys That Kill
Toys That Kill
Toys That Kill is a punk rock band, formed from a previous incarnation known as F.Y.P . Just after the release of their last album self-titled album, Todd C., SEAN C. and new members started the new band...
) originally created the label as a vehicle to release F.Y.P
F.Y.P
F.Y.P was Todd Congelliere's punk rock predecessor to his current bands Toys That Kill and Underground Railroad to Candyland...
's material. Congelliere promoted Extra Credit by running classified ads in Berkeley based Maximum Rocknroll
Maximum RocknRoll
Maximum rocknroll is a widely distributed, monthly not-for-profit fanzine based in San Francisco, USA. It features interviews, columns, and reviews from international contributors...
fanzine and going to skateboard contests. He quickly sold his initial pressing of 500 copies. In between touring the U.S., Europe, and Japan, Congelliere began releasing records for fellow punk rock
Punk rock
Punk rock is a rock music genre that developed between 1974 and 1976 in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Rooted in garage rock and other forms of what is now known as protopunk music, punk rock bands eschewed perceived excesses of mainstream 1970s rock...
and DIY bands, eventually having a roster of close to 20 artists on his label. Pinhead Gunpowder
Pinhead Gunpowder
Pinhead Gunpowder is an American punk rock band formed East Bay, California, in 1990. The band has consisted of Aaron Cometbus , Bill Schneider , Billie Joe Armstrong and Jason White for the majority of its existence...
, fronted by Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong
Billie Joe Armstrong
Billie Joe Armstrong is an American rock musician and occasional actor, best known as the lead vocalist, main songwriter and lead guitarist for the American punk rock band Green Day...
, announced in April 2008 that a new 7" single from the band will be released on Recess Records in late May 2008.
History
- Recess started in a bedroom in Torrance, CaliforniaTorrance, CaliforniaTorrance is a city incorporated in 1921 and located in the South Bay region of Los Angeles County, California, United States. Torrance has of shore-front beaches on the Pacific Ocean, quieter and less well-known by tourists than others on the Santa Monica Bay, such as those of neighboring...
in 1989. - In 1995 Recess was moved out of the apartment into a warehouse.
- In 1997 Recess relocated to San Pedro, California (15 minutes away) and has been there ever since.
Artists
- The Arrivals
- The BananasThe BananasThe Bananas are an underground punk rock band from Sacramento, California. They have albums on Secret Center, Plan It X Records, and Recess Records. The Bananas were on the cover of Razorcake Magazine as the feature interview of issue 32 in 2006...
- Beatnik TermitesBeatnik TermitesThe Beatnik Termites are a Cleveland, Ohio power pop band with a heavy surf rock influence.The band's original lineup of Reggie Silvestri on drums, Pat Kim on guitar and lead vocals and Brian McCafferty on bass formed in 1987. Their sound and vocals are similar in style to the Beach Boys and early...
- Ben WeaselBen WeaselBen Weasel is a punk rock musician, best known as the lead singer and guitarist of bands Screeching Weasel and The Riverdales...
- Bent Outta Shape
- BerzerkBerzerkBerzerk is a multi-directional shooter video arcade game, released in 1980 by Stern Electronics of Chicago.-Gameplay:The player controls a green stick-figure, representing a "humanoid." Using a joystick , the player navigates a simple maze filled with many robots, who fire lasers back at the...
- Civic Minded Five
- The CriminalsThe CriminalsThe Criminals were a punk rock band from Berkeley, California, formed in 1994. The lineup consisted of lead vocalist Jesse Luscious and bassist Mike Sexxx throughout the bands' existence...
- The CrumbsThe CrumbsThe Crumbs are a rock band originating from Miami, Florida. The band is composed of Raf Classic , Johnny B , Emil 4 , and Chuck Loose ....
- The Dwarves
- F.Y.PF.Y.PF.Y.P was Todd Congelliere's punk rock predecessor to his current bands Toys That Kill and Underground Railroad to Candyland...
- FleshiesFleshiesFleshies are a band from Oakland, California signed to Jello Biafra's Alternative Tentacles. They are known for their outlandish stage presence, their left-wing politics and their non-stop world touring schedule...
- Four Deadly QuestionsFour Deadly QuestionsFour Deadly Questions was a band from Brooklyn, New York, made up of ex-members of Dick Army and Books Lie . Most DIY bands and Recess Records affiliates utilize this band for setting up gigs in the New York City area as all members of this band have been in the punk scene for many years and have...
- Four Letter Words
- Furious GeorgeFurious GeorgeFurious George is a punk rock band on Lookout Records and later, Recess Records. Fronted by George Tabb, it also included Evan Cohen on bass guitar and Michael Harper on drums. Furious George released two full-length albums: Gets a Record in 1997, and V.M. Live in 1999, as well as a series of...
- The Grumpies
- I SpyI Spy (band)I Spy was a Canadian hardcore punk band founded in Regina, Saskatchewan in 1991, relocated to Winnipeg, Manitoba in 1994, and disbanded in 1996.-History:...
- Jag Offs
- Jon Cougar Concentration CampJon Cougar Concentration CampJon Cougar Concentration Camp is a punk rock band from San Diego, California.-History:Jon Cougar Concentration Camp was formed in January 1994 in San Diego by Chris Fields, Clint Graham, Travis Spatter, and Travis Milligan. The band named themselves after a pun on musician John Cougar Mellencamp...
- The Modern Machines
- Off With Their HeadsOff With Their Heads (band)Off with Their Heads is a punk rock band formed in 2002 from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Since their formation, they have often featured a rotating line-up of tour players, due to their members' other commitments and Off With Their Head's own full-time touring schedule...
- PropagandhiPropagandhiPropagandhi is a Canadian punk band formed in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba in 1986 by Chris Hannah and Jord Samolesky. The band is currently located in Winnipeg, Manitoba....
- Pinhead GunpowderPinhead GunpowderPinhead Gunpowder is an American punk rock band formed East Bay, California, in 1990. The band has consisted of Aaron Cometbus , Bill Schneider , Billie Joe Armstrong and Jason White for the majority of its existence...
- Quincy Punx
- The RiverdalesThe RiverdalesThe Riverdales were an American punk rock band from Chicago, Illinois made up of rental Screeching Weasel members. Bassist Dan Vapid and guitarist, band owner, Ben Weasel are heavily influenced by the Ramones' sound and both serve as front-men, sharing lead vocals for the band. The Riverdales'...
- Screeching WeaselScreeching WeaselScreeching Weasel is an American punk rock band originally from Chicago, Illinois. The band was formed in 1986 by Ben Weasel and John Jughead.Since their formation, Screeching Weasel have broken up and reformed numerous times with numerous line-up changes. Ben Weasel has been the only constant...
- Sharkpants
- Swing Ding Amigos
- Toys That KillToys That KillToys That Kill is a punk rock band, formed from a previous incarnation known as F.Y.P . Just after the release of their last album self-titled album, Todd C., SEAN C. and new members started the new band...
- The Underground Railroad to Candyland